New app helps utility customers save energy with real-time data
Wednesday, December 24, 2014 - 10:30
in Physics & Chemistry
The holidays are an energy-intensive time of year. Whether you hang just a few lights or illuminate the entire neighborhood with a winter wonderland display, chances are your carbon footprint will be just a little higher for the month of December. Scheduling your appliance-related chores for off-peak hours can help ease strain on the local power grid, and could even save you money in lower electric rates down the line. A new app developed by San Diego State University computer engineering professor Yusuf Ozturk makes it easy to know the best time to plug in.